Treating yeast infections in women
If you are a woman, you must be all too familiar with the burning discomfort, vaginal itch and soreness and other symptoms of vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infections, is also known as Candida vaginal infections. It is usually caused by the Candida albicans fungus. During a lifetime, 75% of all women will have at least 1 vaginal Candida infection, and up to 45% have 2 or more. Women tend to be more likely to get vaginal yeast infections if their bodies are under stress from poor diet, lack of sleep, illness, or when they are pregnant or taking antibiotics. Women with immune-suppressing diseases such as diabetes are at increased risk. Treating yeast infections with anti-fungal medications are important to prevent any future infection. Monistat, Oral Diflucan, Clotrimazole, Femstat and nystatin are commonly used in treating yeast infections.
